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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Indo-US Commercial Dialogue in New Delhi on 14th February 2019
The Indo-US Commercial Dialogue and the Indo-US CEO Forumwill be held on 14th February 2019 in New Delhi. The Indian side will be headed by Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation Minister, Suresh Prabhu, and the US side will be led by Mr. Wilbur Ross, US Commerce Secretary. The two Ministers will co-chair the India-US Commercial Dialogue.
Representatives of the US and Indian Governments will share outcomes of the 2018 commercial dialogue work plan, including the three work streams: standards, business climate and investment and travel and tourism. Discussions will be held on the 2019 commercial dialogue priorities, identification of new areas of cooperation based on the new CEO Forum recommendations.
The co-chairs for the US- India CEO Forum are Mr. Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons and Mr. James Taiclet, Chairman, President and CEO of American Tower Corporation. During the India-US CEO forum, working groups will give presentations and recommendations related to their sector. This Forum was reconstituted by the Trump and Modi Administrations.The Forum is an effective platform to highlight key market access issues that impact the ease of doing business and to identify areas for closer collaboration.
Annual bilateral trade in goods and services between the United States and India doubled over the last decade, from USD 58 billion in 2007 to USD126 in 2017. Both countries are resolved to remain engaged and take measures for further enhancement of bilateral trade. Bilateral trade in 2018 continued in spite of uncertain global economic conditions. Bilateral investment flows have also grown appreciably over recent years.
India and US recognize the complementarities that exist between the two sides and are resolved to use the commonalities of ideas, values and democratic systems to further deepen the commercial partnership.
Special Service and Features
International Women's Day Celebrated at ICAR- Central Tuber Crops Research Institute
Thiruvananthapuram 08 March 2023
International Women's Day was celebrated at ICAR- Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram . Inaugurating the celebrations, Chief Conservator of Forest, Govt. of Kerala, Smt. Silpa V Kumar, IFS, stressed upon the importance of reducing the digital divide of f the marginalized women in our society. Dr.G.Byju, Director ICAR-CTCRI in his presidential address announced a research excellence award for women employees of the Institute for the next year.
At the event, women achievers of the Institute were honoured and prizes were distributed to the winners of the competitions held during the celebrations. Dr. S.S.Veena, Principal Scientist, Chairperson, Women Welfare and Grievance Committee welcomed the audience and Dr.Visalakhi Chandra, Scientist proposed vote of Thanks.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM Greets People of Manipur on Sajibu Cheiraoba
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed SajibuCheiraoba greetings to the people of Manipur.
In a tweet, Shri Modi said
“SajibuCheiraoba greetings to the people of Manipur. Best wishes for a happy and healthy year ahead.”
Special Service and Features
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Har Ghar Tiranga Photo Exhibition "India@75" to be inaugurated by Union Minister Shri V Muraleedharan Today
Central Bureau of Communication  under the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, will organise a Photo Exhibition - "India@75" as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, from Aug 12 to 15, 2022 at Platform No.1, Ernakulam South Railway Station.
The programme will be inaugurated by Union Minister of State for External and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan at 5 pm today, that is Aug 12, 2022 at Platform no. 1, Ernakulam South Railway Station. Shri V. Palanichamy, Additional Director General, Press Information Bureau and CBC wil be present on the occasion. The programme is being organised in association with Thiruvananthapuram Division, Southern Railway.
The Exhibition will showcase various facets of the freedom struggle. It also includes a brief on the freedom fighters from Kerala. Rare photos of Mahatma Gandhi are another attraction.
The Exhibition is open to the public till Aug 15, 2022.
You can also be a part of the programme by clicking a selfie at the 'Selfie with Flag Corner'!
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Special Service and Features
Tamil Nadu & Puducherry 4th largest contributor to Direct Taxes exchequer
Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Region, mobilised, during the FY 2022-23, gross collection of Rs. 1,24,414 crores and net collection of Rs.1,08,364 crores. TN& P region is the fourth largest contributor to direct taxes exchequer. Out of the total net collections of Rs.1,08,364 crores, TDS/TCS alone has contributed to 56% of the collections at Rs. 60,464 crores. Around 50% of TDS collections are through TDS on Salaries, followed by TDS on Fees for Professional/Technical Services and TDS on Contractual Payments. For the FY 2023-24, budget target for the region has been set at Rs. 1,17,900 crores out of which target for TDS/TCS is fixed at Rs. 59,851 crores.
Several new transactions such as cash withdrawals, foreign remittances, purchase of luxury cars, online gaming etc. have been brought under the scope of TDS/TCS. Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Region endeavours to provide continued quality Tax Payers' Services initiatives in the region through educating and facilitating the stakeholders with the provisions of TDS/TCS, the procedures and the amendments introduced. Towards this end, valuable resource materials have been designed and launched by the TDS Chief Commissionerate to particularly cater to the needs of the tax deductors and other stakeholders in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry region in the form of TDS Deductors' Brochures and Manual 2023 in both Tamil and English languages, 16 e-learning educative videos with voice over in Tamil language explaining the procedures to be followed by the deductors in TRACES Portal which have been uploaded in You tube Channel (https:// youtube.com@incometaxtamilnaduandpuduc9090.
Recently, for the very first time in the country, an Artificial Intelligence-powered Chatbot  titled "TDS Nanban" has also been launched by Shri Sanjai Kumar Verma, I.R.S., Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry, in the presence of Shri M Rathinasamy, I.R.S., the then Chief Commissioner of Income Tax , at Chennai. This app is aimed at providing information exclusively on TDS related queries viz., the various provisions, the rates, the time lines for remittances and filing of statements, penal provisions etc. This Chatbot is user-friendly and is intended to act as an interface between the Tax payers and the Department, 24 X 7. It is rolled out in English and Tamil. As it is an information sharing application, it is expected that such information accessed on public domain will be helpful to all the stakeholders. This Chatbot app can be downloaded on Mobile from Play store / App store in both Android and ioS versions, as well as accessed through the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Income tax website  through a URL link.
Ministry of Defence
Recruitment of Women in the Army
Indian Army has a plan for phased induction of women in below Officer Rank in the Corps of Military Police.Presently, there is no proposal for additional recruitment of women in Army.
This information was given by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in a written reply to ShriS. Muthukaruppanin Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Culture
Twentieth Session of Culture Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Member States held virtually today
There is a need to adopt true values and practices of love and non-violence taught by Lord Buddha to renew trans-cultural links and shared histories of SCO nations: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy, hosted the 20th Session of Culture Ministers’Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization  Member States through video conferencing on 3rd April, 2023.
The Culture Ministers of Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan participated in the meeting. The Culture Ministers of Member States of SCO expressed their views for enhancing cooperation in the field of culture within the SCO framework in the purview of the Agreement between the governments of the SCO member states on cooperation in the field of culture and other such agreements under SCO framework.
In his opening address, Minister of Culture, Shri G Kishan Reddy mentioned the historical and cultural linkages among SCO Nations. He cited the importance of cultural collaborations and dialogue in propagating peaceful coexistence through mutual respect, diversity and inclusiveness. The Minister launched a specially curated digital Exhibition on Shared Buddhist Heritage of SCO countries on the occasion.
Citing the aptness of India’s theme of SCO Chairmanship ‘SECURE - Security, Economic cooperation, Connectivity, Unity, Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and Environment’, the Minister stated that Culture lies at the heart of this theme as a binding force that directly contributes towards achieving all these targets. It is only through collectively establishing a ‘Fair and SECURE Culture for LiFE” that we can constructively contribute for overall prosperity in the region.
He appreciated the participation of SCO nations including observer states and dialogue partners in the recent Conference on Shared Buddhist Heritage of SCO held on 14-15 March 2023 in New Delhi. He highlighted the teachings of Buddha and emphasized the need of these values and practices to be adopted to renew trans-cultural links and shared histories and traditions of SCO nations.
At the end of the meeting, the Protocol was adopted and signed by all the Ministers of Culture of the Member States of SCO.
India became full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization  in June, 2017.
India has hosted two SCO Senior Culture Officials Meeting on 3.2.2023 and 31.3.2023 in virtual format to discuss and formulate the papers for the SCO Culture Ministers’ Meeting. M/o Culture hosted the Conference on Shared Buddhist Heritage of SCO Member States, Observer States and Dialogue Partner on14-15th March, 2023, in New Delhi. The Buddhist scholars and delegates from SCO countries participated in the Conference.
During the ongoing "SCO Council of Heads of States" Presidency of India, SCO aims at advancing the theme of ‘SECURE’ , articulated by the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi initially at the SCO Summit in Qingdao in 2018.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves Amendments to the Finance Bill, 2021
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gives ex-post facto approval for the Government amendments to the Finance Bill, 2021 .
The amendments were essential to clarify and rationalise the proposals further and address stakeholders concerns arising out of amendments proposed in the Finance Bill.
Objectives
The Government amendments to the Finance Bill, 2021 shall provide equity and inclusiveness to all the taxpayers by addressing stakeholders concerns arising out of amendments proposed in the Bill.
The Government amendments to the Finance Bill, 2021 are tax proposals which shall generate timely revenue for the Government and streamline existing provisions by addressing grievances of the taxpayers.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Reaching Masses following Innovative Ways to make People Aware of Corona Menace
Kolkata, August 25, 2020
Despite regular awareness efforts of the Government to minimise the steady growth of the Corona graph, in the country, West Bengal still remains a matter of worry for both the State and Central Governments. However, the status of some of the districts of the State are improving day by day, so far as the number of people getting infected with Corona, North 24 Parganas is still a reason of worry for the State administration. In this situation, like many other ministries of the Union Government, the Information & Broadcasting Ministry is coming up with laudable efforts to gear up awareness among the masses of West Bengal about this deadly disease and how to remain away from it. Besides organising webinars, disseminating news on the same to all the media of the State about the constructive efforts of the Union Government to curb the menace by Press Information Bureau, Kolkata, the Regional Outreach Bureau of the Ministry, more particularly, the Field Outreach Bureau  offices, Chuchura and Medinipur took innovative means to make people aware of the disease.
The FOB, Chuchura came out with a tableau- mobile awareness vehicle on the road to disseminate messages on Corona like putting on a mask while going out or keeping social distancing and washing hands at frequent intervals. The vehicle moved in different areas of Chuchura, Hooghly and its adjacent areas till night. Besides, the officials of the Bureau distributed leaflets on the same at Khadinamore, Chuchura. The Field Publicity Officer, Shri Sandipon Dasgupta even addressed the local people and the passersby about the various negativities of Corona and how to combat it.
In another move, the FOB, Medinipur distributed leaflets and put banners comprising the messages of how to fight the deadly disease amongst the social groups, volunteers and self-help groups in the interior areas of Sabang block, Paschim Medinipur through the Nehru Yuva Kendra . The NYK volunteer Shri Nandan Manna came out with this Samaritan aid, while organising a mask and sappling distribution programme.
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Ministry of MSME to observe “Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath” on 1st October as part of Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign
More than 200 events for the “Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” activity planned
Ministry of MSME will actively participate in “Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath” as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign on 1st October 2023.
The Ministry has firmed up more than 200 events to be observed through its subordinate organizations for the “Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” activity. National Small Industries Corporation , Khadi and Village Industries , COIR Board, MGIRI-Wardha and NIMSME-Hyderabad & Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises- Development Facilitation Offices  through its countrywide network of office, training centers will participate in this campaign.
The Ministry of MSME has taken this endeavor very seriously and Secretary, Shri S.C.L. DAS is monitoring and reviewing the progress made so far with nodal officers from various organizations in Ministry for this campaign .
The Ministry has appointed a nodal officer of Joint secretary level to oversee the preparation of the entire campaign and activities to be held on 1st October 2023 across India. The theme for SHS 2023 is “Garbage Free India”. Ministry is actively perusing special campaign for disposal of pending matters  3.0 and Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign from 15th Sept to 2nd Oct ’23.
Special Service and Features
Special Swachhta Pakhwada
As a part of Special Swachhta Pakhwada organised by Central Government as a part of Gandhi jayanti celebrations , Directorate of Census operations Kerala, under the leadership of Director of Census operations, Kerala Dr Mithra T IAS cleaned roadside near poonkulam west bust stop today. Around 60 employees attended the campaign.
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Ministry of Communications
TRAI extends last date to receive Comments / Counter-Comments on Consultation Paper on ‘Licensing Framework and Regulatory Mechanism for Submarine Cable Landing in India’
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  had released a Consultation Paper on ‘Licensing Framework and Regulatory Mechanism for Submarine Cable Landing in India’on 23rdDecember 2022. The last date for receiving comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper from the stakeholders was fixed as 20th January 2023 and for Counter-Comments as 03rd February 2023.
Keeping in view of the requests received from stakeholders/ associations for further extension of time for submission of comments and counter-comments, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments and counter -comments up to 10th February, 2023 and 24th February, 2023 respectively.
The Comments / Counter-Comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form at advbbpa@trai.gov.in with a copy to jtadvbbpa-1@trai.gov.in. For any further clarification / information, Shri Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Advisor , TRAI may be contacted at Tel. No. +91-11-23236119.
Prime Minister's Office
Mr. John Chambers, Chairman of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum calls on the PM
Mr. John Chambers, Chairman of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar today.
The Prime Minister recalled their previous meetings and welcomed the increasing bilateral trade and economic relations between India and the US. He noted the growing convergence between India and US, and the strengthening of their Strategic Partnership. He welcomed greater US investment in the manufacturing sector in India, and invited US companies to explore opportunities for Make-in-India.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Launches National Animal Disease Control Programme and National Artificial Insemination Programme
PM Narendra Modi Calls on the Youth to Innovate Solutions
Gives Clarion Call to all walks of life to reduce Single Use Plastic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Animal Disease Control Programme  to control and eradicate the Foot & Mouth Disease  and Brucellosis amongst the livestock in the country, at Mathura today.
The 12,652 Crore fully Central Government sponsored programme will vaccinate over 600 million cattle in the country in an effort to mitigate the two diseases.
The Prime Minister also launched the National Artificial Insemination Programme and a country wide workshop in all the KrishiVIgyanKendras in all the 687 Districts of the country on vaccination and disease management, Artificial Insemination and Productivity.
Addressing a huge gathering the Prime Minister said, “Environment and Livestock were always at the core of India’s economic thought and philosophy. And hence be it Swachh Bharat or Jal Jeevan Mission or promoting Agriculture & Animal Husbandry we always try to maintain a balance between Nature and Economy. And this is what enables us to build a strong new India.”
The Prime Minister also launched the Swachhta Hi Seva Programme with focus on reducing the usage of Single Use Plastic in the country.
“We should all try that by the 2nd of October this year our homes, offices, work places should be rid of the Single Use Plastic”.
“I appeal to all the Self Help Groups, Civil Society, NGOs, and Women & Youth Organisations, every college, every school, every Government and Private Organisation, every individual to join in this campaign against Single Use Plastic”
“We should look for cheaper and easier alternatives for polythene bags. So many solutions can be found through our Start Ups.”
The Prime Minister also launched several other programmes concerning Livestock Health, Nutrition and Dairy Farming.
“Animal Husbandry and other allied activities have a greater role to play in increasing the farmers’ income. Investments in Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, bee-keeping etcbring in more returns”
“In the last five years we have moved ahead with a new approach towards farming and allied activities. We have taken the necessary steps to improve the quality of livestock, dairy products and diversify them.”
“We need to find an appropriate solution for the regular supply of green fodder and nutritious diet to the livestock.
“Innovation and new technology is the need of the hour, to expand the Dairy Sector in India. We have launched the “Start up Brand Challenge” so that these innovations could come from our villages. “
“I want to assure my young friends that their ideas will be given a serious consideration to take them ahead and find suitable investment for them. This will create newer opportunities of employment”.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Regional Conference on ‘Good Governance- Focus on Aspirational Districts’ to begin tomorrow in Thiruvananthapuram
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances , Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India in association with Government of Kerala is organizing a Regional Conference on December 10- 11, 2018 at Thiruvananthapuram on ‘Good Governance - Focus on Aspirational Districts’. The Governor of Kerala Shri Justice  P. Sathasivam will inaugurate the 2-day event tomorrow. The Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala, Shri Tom Jose and Shri K V Eapen, Secretary, D/o Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, Government of India will address the Inaugural Session and Valedictory Session.
Delegates from 9 states and 5 U.T.s from Western and Southern India will participate in the Conference. There will be 5 Technical sessions in the 2-day Conference. On the Day 1, eight Presentations will be made on Effective Governance and Transformation of Aspirational Districts which will be followed by Panel Discussions. On Day 2, six Presentations will be made on Good Governance Initiatives which were conferred Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration, National e-Governance Award and Common Wealth Association for Public Administration and Management  International Innovations Award. Additional Secretary DARPG Shri V. Srinivas will address the Valedictory Session.
The Department has organized 30 Regional Conferences till date. This Conference is an effort to create a common platform to share experiences in the formulation and implementation of best practices in citizen centric governance, improved public service delivery through e-Governance, transparent, accountable and citizen-friendly effective administration.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Plantation along Highways
Development of National Highways involves cutting of trees in the Right of Way acquired by MoRTH. It is, however, ensured that the bare minimum tree felling is carried out for widening of existing National Highways.
Tree felling is carried out either by Forest Department, Forest Corporation or by the Contractor after obtaining tree felling permission from the appropriate authorities under Forest  Act, 1980 and local laws from forest and the non-forest area. Data on trees cut is maintained at project level.
To compensate the ecological loss, median and road side plantation is being carried out either by the contractor as a scope of agreement or through Forest Department as deposit work. In addition, plantation job is also being carried out by privates Agencies /NGO through competitive bidding, apart from the compensatory afforestation carried out by the Forest Department for statutory compliance under FCA 1980 and local Law.
Total number of plants planted by NHAI along the National Highways from 2017-2018 to 2021-22  is 223.94 lakhs.
55.10 lakh plants have been planted in 94 projects, completed by March 2021.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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